River Flood Readiness Check for Sacramento, CA

Sacramento grew up at the meeting point of two rivers and still lives behind levees. Check what is already in place at home to see how ready it is for high water.

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Tool

Score your flood readiness

Tick what is already true. The score points to the next steps worth taking before the rainy season.

Check everything that is already true You have looked up your address on the FEMA flood map You know whether your policy covers flood water, or you hold separate flood coverage Everyone in the home knows where the water main and the gas shutoff are Papers, photos and electronics are stored off the floor You have recent photos of each room for an insurance claim You get weather and flood alerts on your phone Gutters, downspouts and yard drains were cleared before the rainy season You have a plan for where to go if an evacuation order comes

Your readiness level

Low

Check the items that are already true.

Estimate only, not a quote. The real scope comes from a walkthrough and a moisture map.

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Why it matters here

Flood readiness in Sacramento, CA

Two rivers, one city

The city sits where the American River meets the Sacramento River, about 25 feet above sea level, which is why levees ring so much of it.

A long flood history

In the Great Flood of 1862 the city levee held water inside the city and much of Sacramento stayed under water for about three months.

Low ground inside the levees

North Natomas was built on the Sacramento River floodplain, and the center of the Pocket bend sits slightly below sea level.

Water already inside? See flood water cleanup, water extraction and crawl space water removal in Sacramento.

FAQ

River Flood Readiness Check questions

Where do I find my flood zone?

Look up your address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center. The map shows the mapped flood zone and the effective flood map for your street.

Does homeowners insurance cover flood water?

Most homeowners policies leave flood water to separate flood coverage. Coverage depends on your policy, so check with your own insurer before the rainy season.

What should I move first if water is rising?

People and pets first. Then papers, photos and electronics off the floor, and the water main and gas shut off if it is safe to reach them.

Is flood water safe to clean up myself?

River and storm water carries silt and contamination, so it is treated as Category 3. Porous materials below the waterline are removed, not dried.

Does this check predict a flood?

No. It is a readiness checklist only. Official alerts and evacuation orders come from public agencies.

24/7 emergency dispatch

High water got inside? Get the cleanup moving.

Flood water is Category 3 from the first minute. The response team removes what cannot be saved and dries the rest.

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